| 词汇 | stinger |
| 释义 | stinger Theme: DRAWBACK n. the drawback; the catch; the hitch.Now, here's the stinger.Sounds good, but what's the stinger? stinger noun 1 a pinched nerve US, 1999. 2 the penis US, 1967. 4 a high velocity, hollow-nose, expanding bullet US, 1981. 4 in poker, a sequence of five cards. Known conventionally as a 'straight' US, 1988. 5 a railway brakesman US, 1977. 6 an improvised heating element consisting of exposed wires attached to a small metal plate, used for heating water US, 1989. 7 an illegal vote. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley was given credit for delivering Chicago and the state of Illinois to John Kennedy in the 1960 presidential election through extensive use of 'stingers'. Subsequent research dispelled most of these rumours, but Daley enjoyed the power the stories gave him US, 1982. 8 a radio antenna US, 1976 stinger1. A very harsh, emotionally injurious criticism, insult, or retort. My grandmother wasn't afraid of letting off a stinger or two whenever she thought you were doing something foolish. Tom started making fun of Mary for her situation, and she came back with a stinger about his many business failures. 2. A result or outcome that is particularly disappointing, devastating, or disruptive. The star quarterback's transfer is sure to be a stinger to his former team. Losing such a lucrative account was certainly a stinger, but we'll continue to manage somehow. 3. A symptom of an impact injury to the neck, characterized by a stinging or burning sensation that radiates down the length of one's arm. My neck got wrenched from the tackle and gave me an awful stinger down my right arm. stinger n. the drawback; the catch; the hitch. Sounds good, but what’s the stinger? |
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